Lab: Organic Compounds

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1 Lab: Organic Compounds Name(s) Date Period Benchmark: SC.912.L.18.1: Describe the basic molecular structures and primary functions of the four major categories of biological macromolecules. Background: What are organic compounds and indicators? All organic compounds contain carbon, which can bond with many elements, including hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, and nitrogen. How each organic compound bonds with these elements gives them their unique properties. All living organisms are composed of four major types of organic compounds. The table below lists the most common types of organic compounds found in living organisms. For each type of organic compound, give one example and describe the function of each organic compound. An indicator is a substance that changes color in the presence of a particular type of molecule. You will learn how to use several indicators to test for the presence of carbohydrates and proteins. You will also use a different type of test for lipids. Name a common indicator that you have used before in science and indicate what it was used to test. Purpose: To demonstrate how different foods can contain one, some, or all four of the organic compounds that are important to cells. Table 1: Organic Compounds Type of Organic Example Function Compound Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic acids Proteins In this lab you will be testing the substances listed in the following table. Predict whether each substance is an organic compound and if so, what type. Table 2: Predictions Substance Starch from corn or potatoes Powdered egg whites Water Predict if the substance is a carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or none of these?

2 Hypothesis: Read through each procedure and complete the statement. a) If a substance has a positive filter paper indicator, then b) If a substance has a positive Lugol s solution (iodine) indicator, then c) If a substance has a positive Biuret indicator, then d) If a substance has a positive Benedict s indicator, then Materials: Goggles Gloves solution Corn/potato starch Egg white powder Distilled water Unknown substance Filter paper Benedict s solution Lugol s solution Biuret reagent 18 test tubes Test tube rack Hot water bath 9 pipettes Procedure: Part A: Testing for Carbohydrates 1. You must wear goggles and gloves for safety. 2. You will use indicators to test for 2 common types of carbohydrates: glucose (a specific type of sugar known as a monosaccharide) and starch (known as a polysaccharide). 3. Obtain 12 test tubes and use masking tape to make 2 labels for each. 4. Label 2 test tubes with each of the following substances: vegetable oil, glucose, starch, egg whites, water, and unknown. a. 6 test tubes (one full set) will be used for glucose testing with Benedict s solultion. b. 6 (the other full set) for starch test with Lugol s or iodine. 5. For each test tube, using a pipette add 10 drops of the substance indicated on the masking-tape label. 6. Add 2 ml of distilled water to each test tube and swirl the contents to mix the solution. 7. To test for glucose you will use Benedict s solution as an indicator that changes color in the presence of glucose. Add 4 ml of Benedict s solution to each of the 6 test tubes. 8. Place the test tubes in a hot water bath (~45 o C) for about 5 minutes or until there is a color change. Positive color change may be green to yellow or a brick red color. 9. Which substance do you expect to test positive for glucose? 10. Which substances do you expect to test negative for glucose? 11. After observing the color change, record the color for each test tube of Benedict s solution in Data Table A. Put a plus sign next to those samples testing positive for glucose and a minus sign for those testing negative. 12. To test for starch you will use Lugols (iodine) as an indicator. In the presence of starch, iodine will change color from yellow-brown to blue-black. Add 5 drops of iodine solution to each test tube and swirl the contents to mix. CAUTION: Be careful when handling iodine; it can stain hands and clothing. 13. In the Data Table A, record the color of the iodine solutions. Put a plus (+) next to those samples testing positive for starch and a minus (-) for those testing negative. 14. Rinse all test tubes thoroughly

3 Part B: Testing for Lipids 1. If a food that contains lipids is put on filter paper, it will leave a spot that lets light through. To test for lipids, divide a piece of a filter paper into 6 equal sections. Label the sections: vegetable oil, glucose, starch, egg whites, water, and unknown. 2. On each section of the filter paper, place one to two drops of the substance. 3. With a paper towel, rub off any excess that may stick to the paper. Set the paper aside until the spots appear dry about 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Which substance do you expect to test positive for lipids? 5. Which substance do you expect to test negative for lipids? 6. Continue on with the rest of the tests. After all the sections of the filter paper are dry, hold it up to a bright light or window. You will notice that at least one sample has left a spot that lets light through on the filter paper. The spot indicates the presence of lipids. 7. Complete the last column of the Data Table A. Put a plus sign for any samples which tested positive for lipids and a minus sign for the samples which tested negative. Part C: Testing for Proteins 1. Label 6 clean test tubes: vegetable oil, glucose, starch, egg whites, water, and unknown. 2. Using a pipette add 10 drops of the substance indicated on the label of each test tube. 3. Add 2 ml of distilled water to each test tube and swirl the contents of each to mix. 4. To test for protein you will use Biuret reagent as an indicator. Biuret reagent turns from blue to purple in the presence of protein. Add 20 drops of Biuret reagent to each test tube and swirl. CAUTION: Biuret reagent contains sodium hydroxide, a strong base. Be very careful not to splash or spill any. If you splash any reagent on yourself, wash it off immediately with water. Call your teacher for assistance. 5. Record the color of each Biuret solution in the Data Table A. Put a plus next to those samples testing positive for protein and a minus for those testing negative. 6. Rinse all test tubes thoroughly. Data Table A: Organic Compound Tests Sample Benedicts solution color after heating Carbohydrate Tests Iodine test color Starch Protein Test Biuret test color Protein Lipid Test Lipid Starch from corn or potatoes Powdered egg whites Water Unknown

4 Analysis: 1. Compare your predictions from Table 2 on the first page with your test results in Data Table A. Identify any differences between your test results and your predictions. 2. Did your test for glucose indicate there was glucose in the starch sample? 3. Does that mean that there is no glucose in starch? (Hint: Check your textbook or other reliable source if you do not already know the chemical structure of starch.) Conclusion: 1. If you found any differences between your hypothesis and your results, what do you think is the reason for these differences? You may want to check with your teacher, your textbook, or the nutritional information to help you interpret your results. 2. Based on your data, which indicator tested positive for the unknown. What organic compound is your unknown? Explain your answer. 3. Suppose the container of distilled water tested positive for one of the organic compounds. How would you interpret this result? 4. Athletes require intense physical training to become bigger, faster, and stronger than their opponent. If you were a member of the varsity football team, which organic compound would be best to assist in repairing your muscles after weightlifting? Explain your answer. Which organic compound would be best to eat before or during your workout for energy?

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